Science: Biology & Medicine

David Brin is a scientist, inventor, and New York Times bestselling author. With books ranslated into 25 languages, he has won multiple Hugo, Nebula, and other awards. A film directed by Kevin Costner was based on David’s novel The Postman. Other works have been optioned by Paramount and Warner Bros. One of them – Kiln People – has been called a book of ideas disguised as a fast-moving and fun noir detective story, set in a vividly original future; while a hardcover graphic novel – The Life Eaters – explored alternate outcomes to World War II. Read more »

'Bio :Experience encompasses: owning and operating a promotional company in Europe; establishing one of the world’s top aesthetician colleges; founding cold laser technology and launching it into the cosmetic arena; inventing, developing and rolling out various nutraceutical and cosmetic products; owner/publisher of an international magazine (7 years); and president of a clinical research company specializing in biotechnology (12 years), consultant and advisor to major corporations. Speaking Topics: Dealing With Rapid Change: Why today’s corporate culture is doomed to fail. Read more »

Amy Sterling Casil is a 5th generation Southern Californian and a science fiction writer. Her short fiction can be found in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction among other publications. A 2002 Nebula Award nominee, she has authored three novels and more than a dozen nonfiction books for young adults and children. She also writes poetry and children’s fiction, and has painted about 100 bookcovers as well as other commercial art. She lives in Redlands, California with her daughter Meredith and dog Badger. Read more »

Mark Brake is Professor of Science Communication and Director of the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Astronomy and Science Education. He set up the world’s only degree programmes in Science: Fiction and Culture and Astrobiology. He’s done so much science communication work in television and radio his editor says he would ‘tap dance to the light of the fridge’. Read more »

I have a strong education background, having taught college and university biology and environmental education courses for over 20 years. I have also been teaching writers’ workshops in crafting and marketing writing, critiquing works and mentoring students of writing at conventions, schools, libraries and writing groups for over 10 years. I am available to speak most anywhere in North America (USA and Canada) and would like to expand into Europe and England. I speak French and German quite well. Read more »